Sherri Otterson, president of the Maine Dragon Boat Club, invites people who would like to join the Dragon Boat Club to meet weekly on Wednesdays in February and March. The first meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 in the teen room at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Dragon Boating is the ultimate […]
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Augusta library to start free French class for beginners in March
AUGUSTA — People can celebrate Francophonie Month by taking a free French language class for adult beginners at Lithgow Public Library. The class is set to take place in the Board Room every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. from March 14 to April 18 at the 45 Winthrop St. library. Registration for the class is required. […]
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Many Mainers eligible for tax credits this season
AUGUSTA — Hundreds of Maine people are eligible to receive federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits, which can provide a much-needed income boost and reduce any federal taxes owed. But not everyone is aware of their eligibility. People who worked in 2023 could qualify for extra money from these credits, […]
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Central Maine Healthcare encourages blood donations
LEWISTON — Lab analysts and technicians from Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center, Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital, are urging members of the public to consider giving blood. While CMH maintains an adequate supply of blood for its patients, the region is facing severe shortages. January is National Blood Donor Month. The […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions are set for 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15; 9 and 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16; 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon […]
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MaineCF grants available to Franklin, Somerset county nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations in Franklin and Somerset counties may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, 10 Franklin and Somerset county nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $81,760. Donors with advised funds at MaineCF made […]
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Lewiston bird club to host winter wildlife tracking talk Feb. 5
Winter tracking will be the focus of the Stanton Bird Club’s next meeting, scheduled for Monday, Feb. 5, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. The talk will be held from 4-6 p.m. Ben Nugent, district supervisor for U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services in Maine, will be the guest speaker. Nugent grew up […]
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Aging in Place Committee resumes Monday Muffin Mornings Feb. 5
The Aging in Place Committee welcomes its older residents to kick start their week by coming to Monday Muffin Mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. The group is set to resume Feb. 5 at the Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 N Road. “The Aging Brain” is the kickoff topic. Next, the group will meet Feb. 19 at […]
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Ag department offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers
BANGOR — Agricultural operations in Maine have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options […]
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Erskine Academy to host 8th grade open house Feb. 28
SOUTH CHINA — All eighth grade students and their parents from the surrounding communities are invited to attend Erskine Academy’s Eighth Grade Open House, set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the 309 Windsor Road gym. The administration encourages all incoming freshmen and their parents to attend this event, as registration materials will be […]